Justin Verlander is a three-time All-Star pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Growing up, Justin has always been a flamethrower, clocking 84mph at the tender age of 13. By the time he was at Old Dominion University, he had grown into a 6’5” strikeout monster, breaking records and averaging 11.5 strikeouts per 9 innings. In 2006, he was named Rookie of the Year and helped the Tigers reach the World Series. On June 12, 2007, he pitched a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers. Verlander repeated the feat on May 7, 2011 to become the 23rd player in MLB history to pitch multiple no-no’s.
Justin
Verlander
Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander is a three-time All-Star pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Growing up, Justin has always been a flamethrower, clocking 84mph at the tender age of 13. By the time he was at Old Dominion University, he had grown into a 6’5” strikeou... read more.
Chris Bosh, a power forward from Hutchins, TX was drafted fourth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. He’s a 6-time All-Star and member of the 2008 Men’s USA Olympic Gold Medal Team. After seven seasons in Toronto and being one of the most sought after free agents last summer, he landed in sunny South Florida with his fellow free agents and Olympians, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to form the BIG 3 of the Miami HEAT. Chris Bosh, in his first Miami HEAT season, was instrumental in leading the HEAT to the NBA Finals.
Chris
Bosh
Chris Bosh, a power forward from Hutchins, TX was drafted fourth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. He’s a 6-time All-Star and member of the 2008 Men’s USA Olympic Gold Medal Team. After seven seasons in Toronto and being one of the... read more.
Derrick Williams was the #2 draft pick for the 2011 NBA Draft. He was a member of the 2010-2011 PAC 10 Championship team in Arizona and was awarded the 2011 PAC 10 Conference Player of the Year. During his time at UofA he received several notable awards including 2011 NCAA West Regional All-Tournament Team, 2010 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and 2010 First Team All-Pac-10. Derrick joins a young and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves team, and will look to contribute immediately.
Derrick
Williams
Derrick Williams was the #2 draft pick for the 2011 NBA Draft. He was a member of the 2010-2011 PAC 10 Championship team in Arizona and was awarded the 2011 PAC 10 Conference Player of the Year. During his time at UofA he received several notabl... read more.
Eric Gordon, former star athlete for Indiana University was drafted by the Clippers in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery. Gordon was a pivotal member of the USA Basketball Team that won the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships, and he finished the 2010-2011 NBA season as the Clippers’ second leading scorer with an average of 22.3 points per game. At just 22 years old and about to enter his fourth NBA season, Gordon has already become one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers, with a proven ability to score at the rim, be a fearless defender, and a knack for hitting big shots.
Eric
Gordon
Eric Gordon, former star athlete for Indiana University was drafted by the Clippers in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery. Gordon was a pivotal member of the USA Basketball Team that won the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships, and he finished th... read more.
Curtis Granderson is an All-Star center-fielder for the New York Yankees. Growing up near Chicago during the reign of Air Jordan, he loved both baseball and basketball and dreamt of playing in the NBA. Granderson is regarded as one of the most dynamic athletes in the MLB, and on September 9, 2007, he became the 4th player in MLB history to be part of the 20-20-20-20 club, recording 20 doubles, triples, home runs and steals in a single season. He led the Tigers to the World Series in 2006.
Curtis
Granderson
New York Yankees
Curtis Granderson is an All-Star center-fielder for the New York Yankees. Growing up near Chicago during the reign of Air Jordan, he loved both baseball and basketball and dreamt of playing in the NBA. Granderson is regarded as one of the mos... read more.
Felix Hernandez is a starting right-handed pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Originally from Venezuela, “King Felix” was heavily scouted by the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners for his ability to clock fast balls in the mid to high 90s at the ripe age of 14. At age 16 he signed with the Mariners and made his debut to The Show three years later. Since then he has cemented his starting position and reign at Safeco Field with a 2010 Cy Young Award and 2 All-Star appearances in 2009 and 2011.
Felix
Hernandez
Seattle Mariners
Felix Hernandez is a starting right-handed pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Originally from Venezuela, “King Felix” was heavily scouted by the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners for his ability to clock fast b... read more.
CJ Wilson is a starting left-handed pitcher for the LA Angels of Anaheim whose career is defined by hard work and an unwavering determination to succeed at the game's highest level. Wilson played baseball throughout his early life in Southern California, though he was undrafted by the MLB and only invited to walk-on at Divison I schools when he graduated high school in 1998. Unrelenting in his decision to pursue a career in baseball, Wilson chose to play in junior college before transferring to Loyola Marymount University to in 1999. In 2001, his dreams became reality when he was drafted by the Rangers, giving him the chance work his way through the minors and a major injury to make his major league debut in 2005. His strong work ethic ultimately paid off when he was awarded the starting position in 2010, and his first nod to the AL All-Star team in 2011.
CJ
Wilson
LA Angels of Anaheim
CJ Wilson is a starting left-handed pitcher for the LA Angels of Anaheim whose career is defined by hard work and an unwavering determination to succeed at the game's highest level. Wilson played baseball throughout his early life in Southern Californ... read more.
Known by most basketball fans as "Melo," Carmelo Anthony is a four-time NBA All Star small forward that is anything but mellow on court. His game is highlighted by his explosive offense and fierce competitiveness. He consistently makes the NBA's short list of highest scorers (26.3 PPG) and is widely regarded as one of the league's top clutch performers. During the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, he helped the USA National Team win bronze and gold medals, respectively. Melo currently plays for the New York Knicks.
Carmelo
Anthony
NBA All-Star
Known by most basketball fans as "Melo," Carmelo Anthony is a four-time NBA All Star small forward that is anything but mellow on court. His game is highlighted by his explosive offense and fierce competitiveness. He consistently makes the NBA's ... read more.
Born in Spring, Texas, Josh Beckett hails from a long line of dominant power pitchers sprung from the Lone Star State and is a two-time All-Star starter for the Boston Red Sox. He helped the Florida Marlins win the 2003 World Series against the New York Yankees and was named 2003 World Series MVP. In 2007, he took home the title of 2007 ALCS MVP before moving on to help the Red Sox sweep the 2007 World Series against the Colorado Rockies.
Josh
Beckett
Boston Red Sox
Born in Spring, Texas, Josh Beckett hails from a long line of dominant power pitchers sprung from the Lone Star State and is a two-time All-Star starter for the Boston Red Sox. He helped the Florida Marlins win the 2003 World Series against the New... read more.
Jennie Finch is an All-American, two-time Olympic softball pitcher. While attending University of Arizona, she set two NCAA records: 32 wins in a single season with no losses in her junior year and 60 consecutive wins spanning her sophomore, junior and senior years. In 2004, she led Team USA to an Olympic gold medal; and in 2008 she followed up at the Beijing Olympics with a silver medal. Jennie also played National Pro Fastpitch with the Chicago Bandits, pitching perfect games on June 16, 2009 and July 9, 2010.
Jennie
Finch
World Champion Pitcher
Jennie Finch is an All-American, two-time Olympic softball pitcher. While attending University of Arizona, she set two NCAA records: 32 wins in a single season with no losses in her junior year and 60 consecutive wins spanning her sophomore, junior ... read more.
Kara Goucher is a long-distance runner from Duluth, Minnesota. She attended the University of Colorado where she was the 3000 meter and 5000 meter NCAA Outdoor Champion as well as the NCAA Cross Country Champion in 2000. Within the International Association of Athletics Federations, she medaled twice in two major events: bronze in the 2006 IAAF World Cup in the 3000 m with a personal best 8:41.42, and bronze in the 2007 IAAF World Championship in athletics in the 10,000 m with a seasonal best 32:02.05. In 2008, she entered her first marathon at the New York Marathon finishing third with 2:25:53. In the 2011 Boston Marathon, she finished 5th overall with a time of 2:24:52
Kara
Goucher
Pro Running
Kara Goucher is a long-distance runner from Duluth, Minnesota. She attended the University of Colorado where she was the 3000 meter and 5000 meter NCAA Outdoor Champion as well as the NCAA Cross Country Champion in 2000. Within the International A... read more.
Matt Hasselbeck is currently the starting QB for Tennessee. During his twelve years in the league, he was a three-time All-Star quarterback for Seattle and led them to a total of six playoff seasons, including one championship appearance during the 2005-2006 season when he was the highest-rated passer in his conference (98.2). He still holds numerous records at his former franchise including: Most Passing Yards per Game (449 yards), Most Passing Yards per Season (4,279 yards), and Most Career Passing Yards (29,579 yards).
Matt
Hasselbeck
Pro Quarterback
Matt Hasselbeck is currently the starting QB for Tennessee. During his twelve years in the league, he was a three-time All-Star quarterback for Seattle and led them to a total of six playoff seasons, including one championship appearance during t... read more.
Jon Lester is an All-Star starting pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. Lester was selected 57th in the 2002 MLB Draft and paid his dues in the minors before getting his opportunity with the Boston Red Sox in 2006. During his rookie season he was diagnosed with cancer, however after being successfully treated, he made an inspirational comeback and helped the Red Sox win the final game of the 2007 World Series. On May 19, 2008, he pitched the 18th no-hitter in Red Sox history against the Kansas City Royals.
Lester is featured in the just released 3D mobile app, "Jon Lester Hardball Ace." In this free game, fans can step up to the plate and face all 5 of Lester's pitches with realistic speeds and movement. Available at the iTunes store for 3GS devices or better.
Jon
Lester
Boston Red Sox
Jon Lester is an All-Star starting pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. Lester was selected 57th in the 2002 MLB Draft and paid his dues in the minors before getting his opportunity with the Boston Red Sox in 2006. During his rookie season he was diagno... read more.
Justin Morneau is a first baseman and left-handed slugger for the Minnesota Twins. Hailing from British Columbia, Morneau is one of the finest Major League Baseball players ever produced by the Canada. After high school, he was drafted in 1999 by the Twins and has since become a four-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, 2006 American League MVP and 2008 Home Run Derby Winner.
Justin
Morneau
Minnesota Twins
Justin Morneau is a first baseman and left-handed slugger for the Minnesota Twins. Hailing from British Columbia, Morneau is one of the finest Major League Baseball players ever produced by the Canada. After high school, he was drafted in 1999 b... read more.
Joba Chamberlain is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees. In the 2006 MLB Draft, Chamberlain was picked 41st overall, and in 2007, he was called-up to the big league squad. Joba’s pitching arsenal consists of a fastball, slider, curveball and occasional change up. In the offseason, Joba cherishes being a father and spending time with his son, Karter, in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Joba
Chamberlain
New York Yankees
Joba Chamberlain is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees. In the 2006 MLB Draft, Chamberlain was picked 41st overall, and in 2007, he was called-up to the big league squad. Joba’s pitching arsenal consists of a fastball, slider, curv... read more.
Sergio Garcia is a Spanish golfer on the European and PGA Tour. As a youth, Garcia was a golf phenom – picking up his first club at 3 years old and turning pro at 19 after winning the 1999 European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award. Since then, he has amassed a total of 20 professional wins including 7 PGA Tour wins and 8 European Tour wins. In 2008, he received the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson Award with a scoring average of 69.12. Garcia has also been a five-time member of the European Ryder Cup with a 14-6-4 record.
Sergio
Garcia
Pro Golf
Sergio Garcia is a Spanish golfer on the European and PGA Tour. As a youth, Garcia was a golf phenom – picking up his first club at 3 years old and turning pro at 19 after winning the 1999 European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award. Since then, he has amassed a total of 20 professional wins including 7 PGA Tour wins and 8 European Tour wins. In 2008, he received the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson Award with a scoring average of 69.12. Garcia has also been a five-time member of the European Ryder Cup with a 14-6-4 record.
Lleyton Hewitt is an Australian tennis player on the ATP Tour known for being a premier defensive baseline rallier. His eye for zoning in on opponent errors and exploiting poorly placed shots with killer counters has led him to win three career Grand Slam titles, the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon in Men’s Singles and 2000 US Open in Men’s Doubles. He currently holds 29 Men’s Singles career titles and 2 Men’s Doubles titles.
Lleyton
Hewitt
Pro Tennis
Lleyton Hewitt is an Australian tennis player on the ATP Tour known for being a premier defensive baseline rallier. His eye for zoning in on opponent errors and exploiting poorly placed shots with killer counters has led him to win three career Grand Slam titles, the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon in Men’s Singles and 2000 US Open in Men’s Doubles. He currently holds 29 Men’s Singles career titles and 2 Men’s Doubles titles.
